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At the moment last week when Denver marijuana entrepreneur Ross Vaisman received a license to open his recreational cannabis storefront on West Colfax Avenue, he made history as the first person in the city to beat back an effort by officials to stymie his plans. The license granted Thursday to the Pig N’ Whistle came…

We often think that the mainstream medical community is at odds with medical cannabis. This is not the case with pediatric oncologists. According to a cross-sectional survey presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, more than 90% of doctors favored medical cannabis for pediatric cancer patients. The meeting was held in…

Finding the right treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder can be extremely difficult. Often given antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications as the only treatment options, it’s no wonder why so many with the condition are interested in medical cannabis. Yet, does the herb worsen symptoms or improve them? This segment of our All In The Mind series focuses…

The NFL has signaled that it is open to allowing its players to consume medical cannabis, a new profile on Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has revealed. Outspokenness Monroe has a vocal advocate for the loosening of league regulations for players’ consumption of medical cannabis: Earlier this year he announced via Twitter that…

Studies have shown that cannabis can fight tumours since 1974. This video highlights exactly how and why it is so effective. At the end, you can even see cancer cells kill themselves after being treated with cannabis. It’s all about the receptors Spread throughout the body, CB1 and CB2 receptors can tell the body…

Big Pharma must be getting seriously worried by the results of a recent survey conducted by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC The pharmaceutical (along with the alcohol) industry is a powerful influences in Washington and has long been lobbying against cannabis legalization in order to protect their profits. However, the tide has turned…

Cannabis can help those with psoriasis and eczema, but what about acne? Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States. Over 50 million people suffer from uncomfortable breakouts each year. With so many people suffering, it’s no wonder why there are so many over-the-counter and prescription solutions out there. In…

Thousands of patients with legal access to medical marijuana might soon be in danger of arrest for using it in New Mexico. As medical cards expire, and patients try to get renewals, significant delays in the process are endangering the health and freedom on people in the state. State fails to keep up There are…

Many people with attention deficit disorder have found relief with cannabis. But, is this just self-medication or can the herb actually treat the condition? The first segment of HERB’s new mental health series, All Kinds of Minds, takes a close-up look at how this controversial plant impacts ADD and ADHD. Here’s what everyone should know…

You’ve just stopped using cannabis, and you’ve been having the wildest dreams of your life. Sound familiar? Turns out that crazy post-herb dreams are a real thing. This final segment of our Sweet Dreams series gives you the details on just why we have vivid dreams after quitting cannabis. Cannabis and REM sleep As mentioned earlier…

Illegal, dangerous, addictive, unhealthy: These are some of the words you might expect to hear coming from the lips of cannabis’ biggest critics. Critics whose arguments are antiquated and in many cases unfounded. Today’s culture is influenced more by athletes and celebrities, than by politicians and religious leaders. As a result, the people are demanding change…

A new study claiming that cannabis use could lead to illnesses in users’ children and that cannabis damages DNA, is being refuted by a leading cannabis researcher, who stated that it “is time to move beyond reefer madness.” The controversial study The study in question was conducted by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWS).…